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AmCham Abu Dhabi Hosts Traditional ADIPEC Kick-off Breakfast featuring the President and CEO of GE Oil & Gas
For Immediate Release
November 10, 2013: Today AmCham Abu Dhabi kicked off the 2013 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) with a breakfast event at the Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri. Over 100 top business executives, distinguished Emirati guests, and U.S. Embassy officials attended the event, including Michael Corbin, U.S. Ambassador to the U.A.E., and keynote speaker, Lorenzo Simonelli, President and CEO of GE Oil & Gas. AmCham Abu Dhabi Platinum Members, GE and Sayah Engineering MENA, generously sponsored the high level event.
After an introduction from Gregory J. Golden, Chairman Emeritus, AmCham Abu Dhabi, Ambassador Corbin welcomed Simonelli and the GE delegation. He also thanked AmCham Abu Dhabi for hosting another great event noting how important ADIPEC is to the oil and gas industry.
Featured keynote speaker, Lorenzo Simonelli, discussed GE’s history in the region and outlined key themes that have enabled GE Oil & Gas to succeed. Simonelli stated the importance of technology investment, partnering through localization and training, and innovation using a new spirit of enterprise. Simonelli also highlighted important trends in the oil and gas industry, which include increasing recovery rates using new technology and development of unconventional gas.
Lorenzo Simonelli, President and CEO, GE Oil & Gas addressing the sold out crowd.
“GE is honored to be a local partner for the oil and gas industry in this region. Our commitment is to continue being a growth partner for the Middle East’s energy infrastructure development by understanding and supporting our customers to meet their goals both in the public and private sectors,” said Simonelli.
From left to right: Elias Sayah, President and CEO, Sayah Engineering MENA; Gregory J. Golden, Chairman Emeritus, AmCham Abu Dhabi; Lorenzo Simonelli, President and CEO, GE
Oil & Gas; Michael Corbin, U.S. Ambassador to the U.A.E.
Top companies in attendance included Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO), Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO), Mubadala Oil and Gas, Schlumberger, and others in the oil and gas industry. AmCham Abu Dhabi Platinum Members Aerojet, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Baker Botts LLP, Bell Helicopter, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, General Electric International, Honeywell Process Solutions – Middle East, Injazat Data Systems, Middle East General Enterprises, Parsons International Limited, Patton Boggs LLP, and Sultan International Holding also participated.
### Notes to the editors: For press inquiries contact: Theresa F. Weber, Acting Executive Director, AmCham Abu Dhabi, T: +971.2.631.3604, [email protected] and Jumanah Anter, Regional Communications Leader, MENAT, GE Oil & Gas, T: +971.4.899.1764, [email protected]
About ADIPEC: ADIPEC is the largest oil and gas conference outside of North America and hosts 4,000 delegates, serving the industry since 1984. The exhibition includes 1,300 exhibitors over 38,000 square meters of space held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. This year marks the 16th edition of the event, and 2013 represents a unique milestone as ADIPEC becomes an annual event, moving away from its long established bi-annual event. For more information about ADIPEC, visit www.adipec.com.
About AmCham Abu Dhabi:
AmCham Abu Dhabi (the trademark of the American Business Group of Abu Dhabi) is a member of the global network of American Chambers of Commerce. The AmCham Abu Dhabi mission is to promote commerce, investment and goodwill between the United States of America, the membership, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates. AmCham Abu Dhabi is an independent, not-for-profit association comprised of Fortune 500 corporations, small and medium sized companies and prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs. AmCham Abu Dhabi provides a uniquely situated platform through which executives pursue and discuss issues impacting business operation between the U.S. and U.A.E. Substantive government advocacy programs, educational and networking programs and customized business service are just a few of the many benefits AmCham Abu Dhabi provides to its members. Through the support of its members, AmCham Abu Dhabi has become the recognized voice of U.S. business in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. www.amchamabudhabi.org
About GE Oil & Gas:
GE Oil & Gas is a world leader in advanced technologies and services with 43,000 employees in more than 100 countries supporting customers across the industry-from extraction to transportation to end use. Making the environment, health, safety, quality and integrity our highest priorities is the way we work. www.ge-energy.com
